Manufacturing Engineer I

Full-time - Entry Level

Seguin, TX

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

This position determines and implements best practices and methods for fabrication, welding, powder coating, and assembly processes to improve productivity, enhance ergonomics and overall plant flow. This position requires occasional travel for such tasks as training, investigation, field repair, and equipment commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate production process methods to identify and suggest process improvements to supervisor
• Use MRP and CAD software to create fixtures and tooling and route the jobs through manufacturing operations
• Troubleshoot and suggest corrective actions on a timely basis, including root cause corrective action
• Participate in project management and resolve relevant issues and complete tasks on time
• Collaborate with operators to implement effective solutions to a wide variety of production challenges
• Develop and coordinate technical training programs for direct and indirect labor, including orientation, process changes and updates and any other technical training needs
• Assist Design Engineering with design, feasibility review, testing and implementation of new programs or program modifications
• Qualification of new processes, including documentation, training and certification of production operators/technicians
• Work independently with moderate supervision and deliver excellent results on time
• Communicates well with customer, supervisor, engineers, production control, quality and other personnel

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• 0-2 years of experience in a Process Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer role
• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Must possess effective written, verbal and oral communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Kaizen / Continuous Improvement experience a plus, as well as 5S methodology
• Understands principles of Lean such as lead time reduction and SMED
• Willing to work flexible shifts and change work schedules to support production
• 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person - 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement assistance for experienced employees
• Competitive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, Tuition Reimbursement
• Few bonus opportunities to earn extra income including the Employee Retention and Loyalty Bonus and Referral Program